Using NHL EDGE To Analyze Blue Jackets Goals For Vs. Ducks

Goal #1 - 1-1 - Yegor Chinakhov scores his 4th goal of the season on the PP

This power play goal involved constant puck movement and the three best players on the ice. Zach Werenski and Yegor Chinakhov touched the puck a few times each before Chinakhov launched a missile that John Gibson couldn't absorb. Although this power play didn't last long, it's exactly what you want to see - Puck movement and ripping one-timers.

Goal #2 - 3-2 Ducks Lead - Kirill Marchenko scores his 6th of the season

The unassisted Marchenko goal started as Ivan Provorov had a shot blocked by a Duck defender that saw the puck come right back to him. Instead of just shooting the puck again, he skates toward the center of the ice and then gets a shot off. Adam Fantilli gathers the rebound and slings the puck toward the net because Yegor Chinakhov was lurking on Gibson's left side. The puck was deflected to Marchenko who was in a perfect spot and let a shot rip to beat Gibson.

These would be the only shots that would beat Gibson last night. The Jackets had 40 shots on goal and had an expected goal number of 3.63. They just couldn't beat John Gibson.

What's Next - The Blue Jackets go to Seattle to take on the Kraken on Tuesday in the final game of a long road trip.

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